# News & Stories ## expand\_more [### HDS Professors Clooney, Zegarra Reflect on Pope Leo's AI Encyclical ](/news/2026/06/18/hds-professors-clooney-zegarra-reflect-pope-leos-ai-encyclical) June 18, 2026 Pope Leo XIV's recent encyclical addresses the threats and possibilities of artificial intelligence and affirms the dignity of human life in the digital age. ![Pope Leo administering mass](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-06/54626132633_395b6ab730_k.jpg?itok=PszDBdG4) [### The Future of Faith: Is the World Becoming More or Less Religious? ](/news/2026/06/11/future-faith-world-becoming-more-less-religious) June 11, 2026 Harvard Divinity School lecturer Gina Zurlo explores the demographic shifts, global trends, and emerging questions that are reshaping faith and religious practice around the world. ![Labyrinth on the HDS campus](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-06/HRB-Banner-Future-V3.jpg?itok=529fhIdY) [### Celebrating the Harvard Divinity School Class of 2026 ](/news/2026/06/03/celebrating-harvard-divinity-school-class-2026) June 03, 2026 Harvard Divinity School celebrated the Class of 2026 during the Multireligious Commencement Service on May 27 and the Diploma Awarding Ceremony on May 28. ![HDS graduates wave ribbons during Commencement 2026](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-06/05282026-Commencement-248%20banner%20resize.jpg?itok=qVQYuMl2) [### Marshall Ganz Explores Deep Listening as a Tool for Community Organizing at HDS ](/news/2026/06/01/marshall-ganz-explores-deep-listening-tool-community-organizing-hds) June 01, 2026 A workshop at Harvard Divinity School explored deep listening as a foundation for leadership, organizing, and community building. ![Marshall Ganz, Paula Ortiz, MDiv ’26, and Lia Pikus, MTS ’27](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-06/New-Banner-Deep-Listening-Ganz.png?itok=jGVxAO49) [### Meet the 2026 HDS Graduates ](/news/2026/05/27/meet-2026-hds-graduates) May 27, 2026 Read more about the spiritual, academic, and vocational journeys of some members of the class of 2026. ![HDS graduates sit in cap and gowns during Commencement](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/05252023-CommencementDiploma-13%20resize%20crop.jpg?itok=Mr78foFc) [### Finding Common Ground: Ric Keller, MRPL '26, on Embracing Difference ](/news/2026/05/27/finding-common-ground-ric-keller-mrpl-26-embracing-difference) May 27, 2026 Former Republican U.S. Congressman Ric Keller, MRPL ’26, explored difference both in and out of the classroom at HDS, gathering insights he’ll use to help leaders disagree better without losing trust. ![Ric Keller headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/05262026-RicKeller-017.jpg?itok=W7yW_jUE) [### Exploring Belief through Storytelling: Ellie Ashby, MTS ’26, on Religion and Journalism ](/news/2026/05/26/exploring-belief-through-storytelling-ellie-ashby-mts-26-religion-journalism) May 26, 2026 For graduating MTS student Ellie Ashby, the study of religion is inseparable from storytelling—tracing how faith is practiced, embodied, and understood in everyday life. ![Ellie Ashby, MTS '26](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Ashby-Banner-V2.jpg?itok=wMLZRKy6) [### Manisha Agarwal, MRPL ’26, on Bridging Spirituality, Ethics, and Business ](/news/2026/05/22/manisha-agarwal-mrpl-26-bridging-spirituality-ethics-and-business) May 22, 2026 At HDS, Manisha Agarwal explored the connections between spirituality and business, developing a framework to help business leaders make ethically informed decisions. ![Manisha Agarwal Headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/051926_Manisha_3%20crop%20resize.jpg?itok=lAVt9U8P) [### Research in Motion: Two HDS Students Awarded Prestigious Traveling Fellowships ](/news/2026/05/20/research-motion-hds-students-awarded-prestigious-traveling-fellowships) May 20, 2026 Two Harvard Divinity School students have received 2026–27 Harvard Traveling Fellowships to pursue independent research. ![Alex Bayer and Rachale Schremp](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Alex-Rachael-Banner_0.jpg?h=e65d7897&itok=rS5uU9kf) [### Narratives of Grace and Presence: HDS Students Receive 2026 Buechner Prize ](/news/2026/05/20/narratives-grace-presence-hds-students-receive-2026-buechner-prize) May 20, 2026 Ivy Wang and Sally Wang were recognized for senior papers exploring care, grief, accompaniment, and spiritual presence. ![Sally Wang, left, and Ivy Wang](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Sally-Ivy-Banner.jpg?itok=KapCecev) [### From DivEx to MDiv: Ke'Von Singleton, MDiv '26, on Finding Pathways of Leadership at HDS ](/news/2026/05/19/divex-mdiv-kevon-singleton-mdiv-26-finding-pathways-leadership-hds) May 19, 2026 After three years of formational academic work and ministry experience at HDS, Ke’Von Singleton is poised to lead and serve in a variety of sectors—religious, academic, corporate, and beyond. ![Ke'Von Singleton Headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/051326_Ke%27Von_3.jpg?itok=1cHVahMk) [### Rooted in Community, Reaching into History: Sarah Adegbite, MTS ’26, on Her Academic Journey ](/news/2026/05/15/rooted-community-reaching-history-sarah-adegbite-mts-26-her-academic-journey) May 15, 2026 At Harvard Divinity School, Sarah Adegbite explored the religious histories of slavery and the power of ritual—and will continue that work at Harvard as a PhD student. ![Sarah Adegbite](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Sarah-Adegbite-Banner.jpg?itok=HQvtDGkx) [### From Unitarian Roots to Multifaith Vision: Four Historical Highlights Between HDS and Unitarian Universalism ](/news/2026/05/14/unitarian-roots-multifaith-vision-historical-highlights-hds-unitarian-universalism) May 14, 2026 As the American Unitarian Association marks its 200th anniversary, a look at the deep and evolving ties between Unitarian Universalism and Harvard Divinity School. ![Spring blooms outside Swartz Hall](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Library-UU-Banner-V2.jpg?itok=OmEp0HrW) [### One Year of Pope Leo: Leadership, Legacy, and the Future of the Catholic Church ](/news/2026/05/07/one-year-pope-leo-leadership-legacy-and-future-catholic-church) May 07, 2026 HDS Professor Raúl Zegarra joins *The Harvard Religion Beat* to explore and analyze Pope Leo's first year as leader of the Catholic Church. ![Pope Leo XIV leads a Mass at St Peter's basilica ](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Pope-Leo-HRB-Banner.jpg?itok=0077YjuA) [### Six Moments from the HDS 2026 Billings Preaching Finals ](/news/2026/05/07/six-moments-hds-2026-billings-preaching-finals) May 07, 2026 Annual competition celebrates Harvard Divinity School students who demonstrate outstanding preaching and pulpit presence. ![Billings Preaching Finalists and Scripture reading winners](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Billings-Group.jpg?itok=ucEQ0WdY) [### ‘Where Hearts and Minds Meet': Sabbi Lall, MDiv ’26, on Her Call to Chaplaincy ](/news/2026/05/01/where-hearts-and-minds-meet-sabbi-lall-mdiv-26-her-call-chaplaincy) May 01, 2026 Through study of Buddhist and Hindu texts, mentorships with faculty, and affirming ministry experiences, Sabbi Lall’s call to chaplaincy was answered at Harvard Divinity School. ![Sabbi Lall headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/043026_Sabbi_3%20banner%20resize.jpg?itok=tUnn251C) [### Meaning Makers of HDS: Inspiring Hopeful Climate Action ](/news/2026/04/29/meaning-makers-hds-inspiring-hopeful-climate-action) April 29, 2026 In this episode of *Meaning Makers of HDS*, airing in Earth Month, Aliyah Collins, MDiv '23, speaks about her impactful work in environmental advocacy and how she helps communities take hopeful action and find meaning in the wake of severe weather events. ![Meaning Makers of HDS logo](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-01/MeaningMakers-960x540.jpg?itok=qJlEzYIE) [### HDS Professor Tracey Hucks Elected to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences ](/news/2026/04/28/hds-professor-tracey-hucks-elected-american-academy-arts-and-sciences) April 28, 2026 Hucks joins a distinguished cohort of scholars, artists, and leaders recognized for exceptional contributions to their fields. ![Tracey Hucks sitting inside Divinity Chapel](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/Hucks-AAAS-News_0.jpg?itok=BslZp4lI) [### 'Grief is a Story of Love Looking for a Place to Go' ](/news/2026/04/27/grief-story-love-looking-place-go) April 27, 2026 Students and alumni at Harvard Divinity School are transforming how we understand and respond to grief—bringing compassion, community, and new pathways to healing. ![HDS campus in spring](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/05122023-SpringCampus-010%20banner%20resize.jpg?itok=z-zpyn9-) [### Christianity and Public Life in China: A Conversation with Yang Visiting Scholar Xi Lian ](/news/2026/04/17/christianity-public-life-china-conversation-yang-visiting-scholar-xi-lian) April 17, 2026 Historian Xi Lian discusses modern Chinese Christianity, “public Christianity” in post-Mao China, and how his year at Harvard Divinity School has shaped his research and teaching. ![Professor Xi Lian](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/Lian-Banner.jpg?itok=9vf92qev) [### In Honor of America’s 250th Anniversary, HDS Library Highlights Artifacts Linked to Three Founding Fathers ](/news/2026/04/15/honor-americas-250th-anniversary-hds-library-highlights-artifacts-linked-three) April 15, 2026 As the United States marks its 250th anniversary, explore treasured artifacts at Harvard Divinity School Library, including rare items associated with Founding Fathers John Hancock, Samuel Adams, and George Washington. ![An early edition of George Washington's "Farewell Address," opened to the cover page.](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/04072026-USA250Library-116%20banner%20crop.jpg?itok=zt9_An_v) [### African Christianity, Dance, and Lived Faith: A Conversation with Yang Visiting Scholar Ludovic Lado ](/news/2026/04/09/african-christianity-dance-lived-faith-conversation-yang-visiting-scholar) April 09, 2026 Jesuit priest and anthropologist Ludovic Lado reflects on African Christianities, the role of dance in liturgy, and how his time at Harvard Divinity School has shaped his research and teaching. ![Ludovic Lado](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/012625_YangScholar_15.jpg?itok=BK_2qHkq) [### At HDS, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. Explores the History and Future of Black-Jewish Solidarity ](/news/2026/04/02/hds-henry-louis-gates-jr-explores-history-and-future-black-jewish-solidarity) April 02, 2026 During a recent conversation at Harvard Divinity School, Henry Louis Gates, Jr. and panelists discussed his four-part PBS documentary tracing the rich, complex history between Black and Jewish Americans. ![six people sit next to each other in a row speaking together and smiling with a brown background behind and audience members in front](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/032526_WEB_HC_BJA_%28MelissaBlackall%29_-122%20wide.jpg?itok=gdA9CESZ) [### Remembering Baber Johansen, Renowned Scholar of Islamic Law at Harvard Divinity School ](/news/2026/03/23/remembering-baber-johansen-renowned-scholar-islamic-law-harvard-divinity-school) March 23, 2026 Baber Johansen, Professor of Islamic Studies Emeritus, at Harvard Divinity School (HDS), passed away in late January 2026. ![Baber Johansen exterior shot outside of Swartz Hall with windows in the background](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-03/081308_BaberJohansen%20033.jpg?itok=DFWeIT9v) [### The Role of Faith in Social Movements: A Conversation with Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas ](/news/2026/03/18/role-faith-social-movements-kelly-brown-douglas) March 18, 2026 Rev. Kelly Brown Douglas joins *The* *Harvard Religion Beat* to explore faith, justice, and why hope is something we do—not just something we feel. ![Kelly Brown Douglas smiling outdoors](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-03/KBD-banner-21x9-v2_0.jpg?itok=zWsjYK8k) [### Hope Podcast: Featuring Amy Brenneman, MRPL Candidate ](/news/2026/03/16/hope-podcast-featuring-amy-brenneman-mrpl-candidate) March 16, 2026 In this episode of the Hope Podcast, we speak with MRPL candidate Amy Brenneman about her coming back to Harvard, about writing the unknowns in a creative life, and about hope as an action. ![Amy Brenneman headshot with podcast microphone to her left](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-04/Amy%20Brenneman%20Hope%20Pod.jpeg?itok=R9y1QvE2) [### Hope Podcast: Featuring Leah Gawel, MDiv Candidate ](/news/2026/03/13/hope-podcast-featuring-leah-gawel-mdiv-candidate) March 13, 2026 In this episode of the *Hope Podcast*, MDiv candidate Leah Gawel speaks about the intersections of the arts, religious trauma, and the healing and empowering transformations we can bear witness to. ![Leah Gawel headshot](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-05/Leah%20Gawel.jpg?h=05d9720d&itok=-gO2D9v1) [### Harvard Divinity School Faculty Explore Different Traditions Within Christianity ](/news/2026/03/12/harvard-divinity-school-faculty-explore-different-traditions-within-christianity) March 12, 2026 Through personal story and theological reflection, HDS faculty examined how different Christian traditions wrestle with faith, justice, and love. ![David Holland, Kelly Brown Douglas, and Raul Zegarra sit side-by-side during a conversation, with brown wall behind them and sunlight coming in on the left side](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-03/OCBChristianity03022026_-122%20wide%20resize%202%20copy.jpg?itok=MD992FZW) [### Harvard Divinity School Announces 2026 Gomes Honors: Leading with Courage and Humility ](/news/2026/03/09/harvard-divinity-school-announces-2026-gomes-honors-leading-courage-humility) March 09, 2026 For the 2026 Peter J. Gomes, STB ’68, Alumni Honors, the HDS Alumni/Alumnae Council recognizes four distinguished graduates and one friend of the School for their leadership guided by courage and humility. ![2026 Gomes Honoree headshots](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-03/HDS.Gomes_.2026-Web.thumbnail.jpg?itok=UhkQllnM) [### From Navy SEAL to Paralympic Champion: Dan Cnossen on Faith, Meaning, and Endurance ](/news/2026/03/04/navy-seal-paralympic-champion-dan-cnossen-faith-meaning-and-endurance) March 04, 2026 Ahead of the 2026 Paralympic Winter Games in Italy (March 6-15), Dan Cnossen, MPA ’16, MTS ’18, reflects on his journey from the U.S. Navy to Harvard Kennedy School and Harvard Divinity School—and to multiple Paralympic Games. ![Dan Cnossen skiing during paralympic games](/sites/g/files/omnuum5526/files/styles/hwp_16_9__480x270/public/2026-03/2022-02-28%20Dan%20Cnossen%20REIS%20PARA%20FAVES%2026735%20resize.jpg?itok=K--OtPCq) - Previous page chevron\_left - [1](?page=0 "Current page") - [2](?page=1 "Go to page 2") - [3](?page=2 "Go to page 3") - [4](?page=3 "Go to page 4") - [5](?page=4 "Go to page 5") - [6](?page=5 "Go to page 6") - [7](?page=6 "Go to page 7") - [8](?page=7 "Go to page 8") - [9](?page=8 "Go to page 9") - [ Last page 62 ](?page=61 "Go to last page") - [ Next page chevron\_right ](?page=1 "Go to next page")